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12/18/08
Tim Tebow Is Examining His Options, Considering Leaving Florida And Entering The NFL Draft
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Tim Tebow is weighing all of his options for this offseason. He's about to play for his 2nd National Championship, and followed up a Heisman Trophy-winning sophomore season with a 3rd place finish this year. As far as college football players, Tebow might be done accomplishing pretty much everything there is to accomplish if the Gators beat Oklahoma in the National Championship game.

Tebow has decided to look into his options, and will request a projection from the NFL advisory committee to find out roughly where he would be projected to go in the draft, if he were to declare his eligibility.

ESPN's Todd McShay has recently projected him to be drafted no earlier than the third round, even though he had originally picked Tebow to go 7th overall in his initial 2009 projections.

Mel Kiper, Jr. is widely known as the premier NFL Draft expert in the country. He doesn't have Tebow in his top 5 rankings for QB, even out of the non-senior group. That doesn't mean, however, that Tebow's not on his board at all. He actually has Tebow as his #2 tight end. Tebow has proven to be a strong rusher, and presumably has good hands, but has never actually played tight end, and his potential there is completely unknown. Might he be a solid tight end prospect in the future? Sure. He has the size and the athleticism for it, and as a QB, you would have to assume that he has reasonably good hands. Ranking him as the #2 tight end seems a bit presumptuous, either way.

While it's hard to pin down Kiper on an exact draft position for Tebow right now, he has said that although he might be one of the 3-5 best college players ever, he's not going to be a first round pick. NFLMocks.com predicts that he'll go somewhere between the 1st and 3rd rounds. He's a hard player to project, because he has a rather unique skill set, and many teams may be unsure how those skills will translate to the NFL.

Should Tim Tebow enter the NFL Draft? It's hard to say. Would he be a top draft pick in 2009? Not likely. But is there anything else that he could possibly do to improve that if he stayed in school for another year? Also not likely. It's quite the conundrum, and the results of the NFL advisory committee just might make the decision for him, depending on where they project him. I just hope the poor kid isn't anticipating a top 10 pick.
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12/18/08
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Players should have learned by now that an education is key. You can't be a football player forever. You never know when your body can break down on you. It could be in 15 years or the next game. It is so important to have a plan B, and staying in college and getting a degree sets him up for all of the "just in case" situations that could happen. It's not the glamorous american dream version of the way it's supposed to go for a sports star, but it's the practical way.

12/18/08
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He may as well stay and try to build a resume as the best college player ever, because he isn't doing anything in the NFL.

12/18/08
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Yeah, I have to agree.  I don't see any big benefit for him leaving before his senior year.  He might as well live it up.

Having watched Jared Cook play TE all year, I can tell you that I'm really surprised that Kiper had Tebow ahead of him.  Cook's not super big, but he's got great hands and will likely be a pretty reliable TE in the NFL.

I hope he stays for his final year.  Would be quite a Heisman race between the three QBs from this year's ceremony.  Can you imagine all the different ways their coaches will try to run up the score to pad their stats?

12/18/08
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Players should have learned by now that an education is key. You can't be a football player forever. You never know when your body can break down on you. It could be in 15 years or the next game. It is so important to have a plan B, and staying in college and getting a degree sets him up for all of the "just in case" situations that could happen. It's not the glamorous american dream version of the way it's supposed to go for a sports star, but it's the practical way.

12/18/08
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I think he should stay as well, but you know how it is - they start seeing the dollar signs and get greedy.  Hopefully he has a good head on his shoulders and realizes that having the degree is very important.  Besides, what does he have to lose by staying in school another year?  Ohther than the millions he would get in the pros for riding the bench.

12/18/08
1
I'm pretty sure he will stay no matter what.  I grew up with Tim's family, and played ball with his brothers.  He'll be back next year..and get that 2nd Heisman.  Go Gators!

12/18/08
1
Tebow is smart, works hard, and has great desire, all valuable assets in the NFL. If he really worked on his passing, he might still make it as an NFL quarterback. If I were him, I'd stay in college.

12/18/08
2
I think he will do what is best for him...

Unless the NFL Advisory Committee comes back and says that he is a sure fire 1st rounder, he will come back and play his final year.

He has a few things he needs to work on...most important is his under center play and delivery. I read somewhere that Tebow has only taken something like 5 snaps under center while at Florida!!! That is not going to work in the NFL!!! Urban needs to get him more time under center and dropping back, instead of running everything from the shotgun. Also, he has a big windmill like delivery! It works at the college level and while in the spread offense, but NFL DBs while eat him alive.

There are some holes in his game, but to suggest that he will be a flop in the NFL...I just don't see it. He has to much talent and determination to fail at the next level...

GO GATORS!!!

12/18/08
2
Good read, Pat. I like it when you tackle subjects you seem to have little opinion on....lol..
I think Tebow could even play defense if a team wanted. TE..eh....how about FB? ..and I agree with the above poster that he still could be a pretty damn good NFL QB. He has too many intangibles to not succeed.

12/18/08
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chicachericola wrote:
Players should have learned by now that an education is key. You can't be a football player forever. You never know when your body can break down on you. It could be in 15 years or the next game. It is so important to have a plan B, and staying in college and getting a degree sets him up for all of the "just in case" situations that could happen. It's not the glamorous american dream version of the way it's supposed to go for a sports star, but it's the practical way.
The problem with your statement is that a lot of athletes in college pursue degrees in something that does not translate into anything that can be used in the "real" world.  The sad fact is the ones that are used for their skills can't count on the schools to ensure they are being looked after, the sport is the only focus.

12/18/08
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raptrbreth wrote:
The problem with your statement is that a lot of athletes in college pursue degrees in something that does not translate into anything that can be used in the "real" world.  The sad fact is the ones that are used for their skills can't count on the schools to ensure they are being looked after, the sport is the only focus.
That is their own problem. There are plenty of players that obtain a "real" degree while playing sports. It's not like it's a well kept secret that football is not a stable career choice. Yes, the stars and dollar signs in their eyes are perpetuated by the schools and recruiters, but you have to take personal responsibility for yourself at some point and be accountable for your own future.

12/18/08
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chicachericola wrote:
That is their own problem. There are plenty of players that obtain a "real" degree while playing sports. It's not like it's a well kept secret that football is not a stable career choice. Yes, the stars and dollar signs in their eyes are perpetuated by the schools and recruiters, but you have to take personal responsibility for yourself at some point and be accountable for your own future.
I agree totally that it should be the individuals responsibility.  The problem is that some of these kids come from nothing, those dollar signs are an escape.  The recruiters/coaches tell them not to worry about the degree concentrate on football (or whatever).  It is a backhanded way for the supposed mentor to get kids to play without regard to his/her future.  I wish it wasn't true but some of these kids from poverty that most of us will never see or experience, they aren't thinking long term and are being exploited.

12/18/08
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raptrbreth wrote:
I agree totally that it should be the individuals responsibility.  The problem is that some of these kids come from nothing, those dollar signs are an escape.  The recruiters/coaches tell them not to worry about the degree concentrate on football (or whatever).  It is a backhanded way for the supposed mentor to get kids to play without regard to his/her future.  I wish it wasn't true but some of these kids from poverty that most of us will never see or experience, they aren't thinking long term and are being exploited.
I totally agree. That is something that the schools need to take accountability for with their recruiters. I have a feeling a crackdown is among us. Players are getting a little too brazen and out of control with their antics. Unlike the NFL, the NCAFF actually does proactive things when there is a problem.

12/18/08
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"But is there anything else that he could possibly do to improve that if he stayed in school for another year?"

Uh yea... continue his education or add on to his undergrad degree. Enjoy his college years like a 20 something kid should, improve his play as a ballplayer...  Come on Pat, you know better than this.

12/19/08
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RichmondSpider wrote:
"But is there anything else that he could possibly do to improve that if he stayed in school for another year?"

Uh yea... continue his education or add on to his undergrad degree. Enjoy his college years like a 20 something kid should, improve his play as a ballplayer...  Come on Pat, you know better than this.
By "that", I was referring to his draft status. I realize the life benefits of continuing education, regardless of the level. Could it improve his life in general? Of course. But could another year do anything to raise his draft status? I highly doubt it. If an NFL team isn't impressed with him now, what else would he really have to do? The only thing that would help is if Urban Meyer suddenly implemented a strict pro-style offense. And we all know that's not going to happen.

12/19/08
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(Edited by RichmondSpider)
My mistake - sorry for jumping the gun.  As usual, you are right - there is not much he can do to improve his draft status - I think the scouts have seen all sides of Tebow - fine point improvement, sure, but anything major, naw.

I guess if I were him, I would rather play at UF for another year then hold the clipboard in Detroit or Oakland or Kansas City - but then there is always that risk factor of getting hurt... why can't these little pesky decisions in life be taken care of?

12/19/08
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In his shoes I would go for sure. He has a Heisman and a championship nothing left for him in college. Education is great but lets say he stays that extra year and has a Football ending injury. Then it is do not pass go do not collect 2million dollars.  You can always go back and get a degree , but you cant always get that contract. I agree with Pat as well, aside from starting his Senior year at a different position like TE, there is nothing he can do to change his status in the draft.

12/19/08
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chicachericola wrote:
Players should have learned by now that an education is key. You can't be a football player forever. You never know when your body can break down on you. It could be in 15 years or the next game. It is so important to have a plan B, and staying in college and getting a degree sets him up for all of the "just in case" situations that could happen. It's not the glamorous american dream version of the way it's supposed to go for a sports star, but it's the practical way.

He could always do it like namath and come back after 42 years with one of the best reps in football, rich and famous.  I hear you though its important but its not something that can't be completed later.  The average span for a pro players is four years; that's not a whole lot of time to take off.  


 
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